Troy

Project Type	Mars Mission
Function	Transport materials and crew to Mars
operating body	Reaction engines
Host Nation	United Kingdom / International
Program cost
Cost per vehicle
Take off	Earth Orbit
Life support	Yes
Crew
Reusable
Status	Research and development

Introduction

The Troy mission is a two part mission to mars:

Unmanned precursor mission - Precursor Ships ; (1. rovers. 2. power/ propellant production plant. 3. accommodation module), a Ferry Vehicle (Mars-orbit to Mars-surface)
Manned Mars mission - Human Space flight

Troy is assembled in orbit which requires Skylon delivery of Troy components to an Orbital Base Station for assembley.

Troy Precursor Ship

Troy Precursor Ship

Troy mission Ship

Troy mission Ship

Troy Mars Mission Concept animation

Useful links

Reaction Engines Troy - http://www.reactionengines.co.uk/troy.html